Two days ago, we left a town in West Virginia to drive 160 miles to the next town. I was dreading it but thankfully the drive was a pleasant one, with no mechanical failures or flat tires. We arrived after 4 hours of driving thru the mountains of WV to a lot no bigger than 6 parking spaces. We did manage to get all of the equipment & tent in place though!
The best part about this lot was the fact that there was a Food Lion in the same plaza. I got to replenish my food stores & kitty supplies. I also was told there was a laundromat not even 3 miles from the lot. I was so shocked! Needless to say, I rushed thru the store, scooping up my supplies, & then got to the laundromat.
It was 1 pm by the time I got there with another woman from the show & it was so hot inside there. I grabbed a big washer for my clothes & still needed a smaller one to finish them off. It had been almost 2 & 1/2 weeks since my last visit to a laundromat & I was in dire straits. Another two days, & I would have been completely out of everything. Thank goodness, civilization finally reappeared.
We left the mountains of West Virginia today to play one town on the panhandle of Maryland. From here, we will journey into Pennsylvania for a 2 month sojourn. I can't wait!
Also, the 9 one day stands are coming to an end. Only two remain before we get 2 two day stands in a row. I was so tired today that I actually laid down for about 20 minutes. I probably would have slept longer but the phone rang.
On a brighter note though, today was the 1st day in the last week that we actually had city electric! I spent almost $200 in gas for the generator so I could have power this last week. I hope we can run into some more power poles. :) Not only is it easier on the wallet, you don't have to hear the constant hum of the generator.
Speaking of generators, one that I bought back on April 16 died after not even 2 weeks. I took it back to Tractor Supply & they wanted me to leave it to be fixed. I explained to them that I traveled with my job all the time & would be more than 300 miles away from there when it got back, so I couldn't just leave it. The manager was very nice & told me they didn't have any(the tornado had just happened the day before & they were sold out) but he called around & found me one near a town that I would be playing in a couple of days. I took it to there & they were so nice and helpful. They exchanged it for no added charge & helped me load it on the back of my truck. Kindness & generosity still exist, a bonus for someone who was a stranger to these men.
Thanks to all who read my ramblings! :)
Until later, God Bless, see you down the road!
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